Politics - 6 December 2007

are taken seriously by certain parts of the public.
Anyone else hearing voices is labeled Crazy.
Why is this?

2007-12-06 08:07:27 · 17 answers · asked by Your Teeth or Mine? 5

2007-12-06 08:05:11 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Alcohol is one of the most deadly drugs and yet it is legal. Is this because the upper/middle classes prefer this drug to others? How can less dangerous marijuana be illegal then? Because it is used by younger and lower class people? How can the justice system even pretend to be blind or ethical under these conditions?

2007-12-06 07:57:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

and why?

2007-12-06 07:38:19 · 26 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

Does it bother you that Hillary supported something similar?

2007-12-06 07:37:30 · 17 answers · asked by Uncle Pennybags 7

"First Australia won international applause for abandoning the United States and signing a global warming pact Washington has long opposed. Then a U.S. Senate committee voted for deep cuts in greenhouse gas emissions.

The Bush administration's position, that technology, private investment and economic growth — rather than mandatory emissions cuts — will save the planet from global warming, is taking a beating this week at a U.N. climate change conference in Indonesia.

The public defeats for the U.S. stance, coupled with mounting warnings from scientists and others that only decisive action will control rising temperatures, have cast the Americans as wayward sons who need to wake up and join the rest of the world."

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071206/ap_on_re_as/bali_us_under_siege

Why do you think the US policy on global warming continues to differ so vastly from the rest of the world? Especially since global warming is supposedly a US liberal hoax?

2007-12-06 07:35:38 · 16 answers · asked by Dana1981 7

2007-12-06 07:31:56 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-06 07:31:43 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

“We’ve got to make sure that people who have more money help the people who have less money. If you had a whole pizza, and your friend had no pizza, would you give him a slice?”

Scary.

2007-12-06 07:21:19 · 27 answers · asked by MrOrph 6

2007-12-06 07:18:27 · 19 answers · asked by delina_m 6

2007-12-06 07:18:15 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-06 07:17:26 · 7 answers · asked by Chi Guy 5

2007-12-06 07:09:37 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

America is the only Nation that has ever used them , not once, but twice.

Does America pose a threat to the civilized world?

2007-12-06 07:08:18 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

It truly looks like that most televangelists and evangelical conservatives don't believe in the First Ammendment right to freedom of religion. If you list to most of them, especially ones like Pat Robertson, their whole view is that if you are not a Christian or more specifically a member of their specific brand of Christianity, then you must either be converted or outright destroyed. They hate Muslims, and anyone who belongs to a religion that they don't like. What do you think.

2007-12-06 07:04:27 · 14 answers · asked by kegan_80 3

2007-12-06 07:03:25 · 21 answers · asked by NEO PIRATE 3

Have you read this report ?
Or have you read the opinions of Bush the UN and so on about this report ?
Or did you catch it later on when it was the reporters opinion about the politicans reaction to this report ?
Where can I read this for myself and make up my own mind what I think the US intelligence report is trying to say
And does Bush have any credibility left ?
If he wants to push for sanctions or war he is going to have to discredit what his own inteligence said
Stay tuned for that -
Which is why since this is going to have a wide impact

2007-12-06 06:59:51 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Who would you rather have as a president? Please state your reason.

2007-12-06 06:53:27 · 23 answers · asked by wygot 1

September 21, 2007
NORTHWEST CRACKDOWN ON FAKE VETERANS IN “OPERATION STOLEN VALOR”
Phony Vets Scam more than $1.4 Million and Damage Image of Honorable Veterans
U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Sullivan today announced some of the results of “Operation Stolen Valor,” a year long effort to investigate and prosecute those who lie about their military service for financial gain or other reasons. Sullivan and Doug Carver, Special Agent in Charge of the Veteran’s Affairs Office of Inspector General detailed eight prosecutions in the Veteran’s Affairs Northwest Region in 2007.

“As a Vietnam Veteran, and the father of a decorated Army officer currently serving, I feel very keenly the damage done by Jesse Macbeth and these other fakes,” said Jeff Sullivan, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington. “Macbeth’s lies fueled hostility to our servicemen in Iraq and here at home. Those who falsely claim medals for heroism, cheapen the recognition of our true war heroes.”
“The ‘phony war hero phenomenon’ plagues the American landscape and tarnishes the service of thousands of veterans who have served honorably. It strangles VA resources from providing critical care and benefits to deserving veterans returning from war,” said Douglas J. Carver, Special Agent in Charge of the VA Office of Inspector General, Western Field Office. “It all boils downs to this: these phonies submit claims to the VA for compensation and medical benefits they are not entitled to, and it takes away valuable resources from those who are entitled.”
In a dozen cases under investigation in the northwest, the fraud totals more than $1.4 million. Eight of the cases have been publicly filed and are in various stages of being adjudicated:
*Jesse Macbeth, 23, Tacoma, Washington, sentenced today in connection with his fraudulent claims of military service. Macbeth sought medical benefits claiming to suffer from PTSD related to service in Iraq and Afghanistan, in fact, Macbeth was discharged from the Army about a month after he joined. Macbeth never traveled outside the U.S. with the Army. Macbeth duped reporters, claiming to be a decorated Army Ranger who had witnessed war crimes.
*Reggie Buddle, 60, Puyallup, Washington, sentenced July 30, 2007, for Unlawful Wearing of United States Military Medals and Decorations. Buddle posed as a decorated Marine Corps Chaplin presiding over weddings, funerals and baptisms. Buddle was sentenced to 500 hours of community service and two years of probation.

*Larry Lewis Porter, 52, Seattle, Washington, sentenced April 19, 2007, for Mail Fraud in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain disability benefits from Veterans Affairs. Porter was sentenced to 37 months in prison. Porter claimed he suffered PTSD from experiences in the Navy, however investigation revealed the events were fabricated. Loss Amount: $134,000
*Roy J. Scott, 71, of Port Angeles, Washington pleaded guilty August 31, 2007, to Use of an Altered Military Discharge Certificate to obtain VA Compensation and Medical Benefits, and Unlawful Wearing of United States Military Medals and Decorations. Scott claimed he had served in the Marine Corps in Korea, that he was wounded in combat in Korea, and that he had been awarded the Korea Defense Medal, Korea Star Medal, and a Purple Heart (due to alleged gun shot wounds sustained during combat in Korea). Scott claimed to be honorably discharged, when in fact, he never earned those medals, never served in Korea or any foreign country and was Court-Martialed out of the Marine Corps. Loss Amount: $21,960.
*Merrick K. Hersey, 64, of Vancouver, Washington, Hersey was indicted August 1, 2007, for Use and Possession of Forged or Altered Military Discharge Certificate and False Statements. Hersey is a fugitive and is being sought by law enforcement. Hersey applied for benefits claiming he served in 1967-68, was awarded two Purple Hearts (for wounds sustained in active combat) and the Bronze Star (awarded for heroism). Hersey claimed he suffered from PTSD and sought benefits. In fact, Hersey never served in the Marine Corps at all. Loss Amount: $2,688.
*Michael D. Heit, 58, of Harrington, Washington, pleaded guilty yesterday (September 20, 2007) in U.S. District Court in Spokane, Washington to Use and Possession of a Forged or Altered Military Discharge Certificate and False Claims of Military Medals. Heit claimed he was a Vietnam vet who was held as a prisoner of war. He claimed to have been awarded three Purple Heart medals and the Silver Star. None of that is true. Loss Amount: $3,500
*Elvin J. Swisher, 70, of Idaho, is charged with Wearing Unauthorized Military Medals, False Statements, and Theft of Government Funds. Swisher falsely claimed he was wounded in Korea and that he had been awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart and other medals for valor. Loss Amount: $95,000.
*Carlos Riosvalle, 83, of Portland, Oregon, was sentenced April 9, 2007, in Multnomah County for multiple counts of Theft by Deception. Riosvalle collected benefits claiming to have been “shot down while a pilot in World War II.” In fact Riosvalle never served in the armed forces. Loss Amount: $22,818.
These cases were all investigated by the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General VA-OIG. The VA Office of the Inspector General operates a HOTLINE for the public to confidentially and safely report crimes like “Stolen Valor” involving VA or its programs. Call 800-488-8244, or fax to 202-565-7936, or e-mail to vaoighotline@va.gov, or write to VA OIG HOTLINE, PO Box 50410, Washington, DC 20091-0410.
The cases filed in the Western District of Washington are being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ronald J. Friedman. For additional information please contact Emily Langlie, Public Affairs Officer for the United States Attorney’s Office, at (206) 553-4110.


http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/waw/press/2007/sep/operationstolenvalor.html

http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_092807/content/01125106.guest.html

2007-12-06 06:52:24 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

...especially liberal democrats who only want progress and equality in American life. What exactly are the ideals and goals that conservative republicans strive to attain? Are these goals better for our United States States of America than those of Democrats? Can anyone please enlighten me? Thank you very much!

2007-12-06 06:50:26 · 8 answers · asked by Jowe 1

I applaud them if they have made their own fortune. Most likely they are philanthropists and people who create jobs which put food on the tables of the rest of us.

2007-12-06 06:50:03 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think I have made an unassailable point with those of opposite views. I wear it as a badge of honor.

2007-12-06 06:46:37 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-06 06:44:49 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-06 06:40:39 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which comes first for you...politics, religion, money, life or family?

In which order do place these in the lives of the average American that you observe today?

2007-12-06 06:38:53 · 15 answers · asked by edubya 5

One who simply doesn't agree with the GOP?

2007-12-06 06:38:26 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-06 06:37:17 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am!!

2007-12-06 06:36:33 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

Wouldn't it be better to support the Right to Arm Bears? I mean, think about it - the big, nasty white ones way up in the arctic would come down and put an end to all this global warming nonsense once and for all... Who's with me?

2007-12-06 06:34:59 · 12 answers · asked by Slappy McStretchNuts 5

general election? Why or why not? I'm an independent, and I wouldn't mind.

2007-12-06 06:32:06 · 11 answers · asked by Dr. Ray Langston 4